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Brett Young is headlining Highways Festival 2024 (Image: GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Earlier this year, Highways Festival 2023 was an absolute triumph.Headlined by Kip Moore, the one-day event brought London's Royal Albert Hall to its knees with almost endless country music across one of summer's hottest days.The star of the show himself told us all about how he treasured the opportunity to play the iconic British festival.And rising star Morgan Wade opened up about her second album woes ahead of its release, as well.Now, Highways Festival 2024 is going to be bigger and better than ever.The new edition of the concert event is now taking place across two days - Friday, May 17, 2024 and Saturday, ...

Just like most of us, Elvis Presley loved Christmas. The King wouldn’t hold back on decorating his Graceland mansion, with lights and Christmas trees staying up until his birthday on January 8. The late star’s tradition would be to host his inner circle, the Memphis Mafia, at the house on Christmas Eve for an all-night party.Elvis’ cousin Billy Smith was one of the Memphis Mafia and he lived by Graceland with his wife and kids.One of his sons who grew up at Elvis’ house is Danny, who has shared his incredible experiences of Christmas at Graceland on his YouTube channel, Memphis Mafia Kid.In one previous video, he said: “Elvis loved Christmas and wanted to make sure that Graceland was lit up and decorated beautifully.”He shared how his heart would be racing and said: “It’s something you ...

I don't mean to overexcite you, but Robbie Williams just confirmed his exclusive 2024 headline slot at BST Hyde Park next year.The iconic British superstar, who is best known for Angels, Rock DJ and countless other tracks, will be gracing the London stage in July next year to help kick off the festivities.He follows in the footsteps of his former boyband, Take That, who headlined the event earlier this year, and earned a staggering four-star review right here at the Daily Express.Robbie's appearance at the festival will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, and will come a day after Andrea Bocelli's historic performance at Hyde Park. You can read all about that here.Robbie himself is as excited as we are to get on stage.He confirmed: "It’s an honour to be back here to headline BST Hyde ...

Dionne Warwick tickets are out this week (Image: GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Dionne Warwick, the legendary singer hailing from New Jersey, USA, has been out of the UK for a long time - but she's back.The 82-year-old Heartbreaker singer has just confirmed she'll be returning to Great Britain next year for an intense and powerful tour.Warwick has announced the Don't Make Me Over UK Tour 2024, a series of events which will have her telling her life story on stages around the country, while also singing some of her biggest and best songs of all time.She'll be arriving in the UK in May 2024, before beginning her tour at Gateshead's Glasshouse.From there, she'll venture through eight cities to bring h...

The iconic festive jingle is one of the most played songs throughout December (and beyond), so much so that Mariah is thought to rake in between $2.5-3million in royalties each year but new research says that 12% can’t bear it.It turns out that Christmas music isn’t a top hit when it comes to getting in the holiday spirit at all. According to a new national research study of 2,000 adults by Greene King, seeing family over the festive period has been voted the best thing about Christmas (28%), followed by decorations and hitting the pub.When it comes to festive traditions we could do without, one in five (20%) would vote to ban Christmas jumpers (18%) with a further 13% voting to ditch the tradition of Secret Santa. Other traditions that the nation is tired of include singing Christmas c...

Bee Gees legend Sir Barry Gibb praised his late brothers as he received “the most incredible honour of his life” from US President Joe Biden.The 77-year-old British musician took to the red carpet to be acknowledged at the renowned annual Kennedy Center Honors, which is a celebration of lifetime artistic achievements by performers.And the famed falsetto was left beaming as President Biden told him during a gushing speech on Sunday: “I’m a fan”.An emotional Sir Barry in his acceptance remarks paid tribute to his siblings, saying: “Without my brothers, I wouldn’t be standing here. I salute Maurice, Robin and Andy. We were a family of music and a family of love.”He added: “Thank you all, this is the most incredible honour of my life.”Isle of Man-born Sir Barry was joined by Hollywood great...

KISS performed their last-ever concert last weekend at New York’s Madison Square Garden after an epic End of the Road final tour.But as Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer left the stage for the final time, the four band members "returned" in the form of their younger digital avatars to perform God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You II.The motion-captured performance creations were designed by George Lucas’s Industrial Light & Magic and financed by Pophouse Entertainment, who were behind London’s ABBA Voyage.The virtual concert residency features younger ABBAtars of the Swedish band made from mo-cap performances by the actual band, alongside a 10-piece live band.The London-based stadium show makes over $2 million a week and now it looks like KISS will be following suit i...

One Direction fans have been begging for some kind of reunion since they split up back in 2016.The band, who sold more than 70 million records worldwide, became an almost overnight phenomenon when they first appeared on The X Factor back in 2010.But, after their split, the members all began solo careers, with Harry Styles catapulting himself to the top of the charts with three number-one albums.He has since headlined Wembley Stadium, and countless other stadiums around the globe. As a result, Louis Walsh believes Harry "does not need" any kind of One Direction reunion in the coming years.Speaking exclusively to Alex Apati of Ladbrokes LIVE, Walsh said: "Harry was always going to be this pop star. He doesn't need a reunion. He's a star in his own right."Louis went on to condemn One Direc...

Russell Watson has left fans elated over the past year with his exceptional performances at some of the UK's most astounding historical buildings.His "Magnificent Buildings Concert Series" began earlier this year, and has just been confirmed to continue into 2024.Once again, Russell will be taking to the stage at a number of the country's most beautiful buildings, including the Liverpool Cathedral, Derby Cathedral, Edinburgh St Mary's Cathedral and Blackburn Cathedral - to name just a few.He said on the tour's expansion: "It has been an honour to perform in some of the UK's most beautiful cathedrals in 2023."These venues have a special place in the hearts of so many people, and I am honoured to be able to perform in them."Russell added: "I can't wait to carry on sharing my music with fa...

David Bowie was a cultural icon for countless reasons, including fashion.But while his jumpsuits and hairstyles might be the first thing you think of when Bowie's name pops into your head, some people also associate him with a powerful Christmas look.In 1982, Bowie introduced The Snowman animated movie when it was first shown in the USA.He did so from his attic, where he wore a stunning (and slightly garish?) snowman scarf which has become legendary.Fans have spent years looking for a similar garment to don each festive season - and now notjust clothing have released an official replica.The legendary scarf has just been released by notjust clothing after Bowie's son, David, rediscovered the original.The scarf - which can be purchased exclusively from notjust clothing here - is part of a...